Published June 29, 2016
Magic 99 Boys Win National Cup Regional Soccer Tourney
Submitted by Greg Davis
Front row from left: Luke Denham, Diogo Villas-Boas, Joseph Gratol, Alex Topping, David Watts, Zach Flagg, Jason Vilchez, Ben Nash, Sanil Baweja, Tyler Markovich, Cole Kelez; back row: Coach Jasko Begovic, Luca Argast, Mason Larrick, Oliver Feigin, Yohannes Kalonji, Emmanuel Anaya, Shukoor Haji, Aidan Jenkins, Sam Pinto. Photo provided
The California Magic 99 Boys soccer team won US Club Soccer's National Cup Regional Tournament in Davis from June 11 to June 14, resulting in a 3-1-0 record. The Magic Boys outscored their opponents 12 goals to 2 throughout the tournament. As regional champions, the Magic 99 Boys have qualified for the US Club Soccer National Cup XV Finals to be played in Denver July 22-25.

In the team's first match they were pitted against top competition in Marin FC Blue coming away with a draw against the No. 1 ranked team in Northern California.

Rolling past their next two opponents landed the boys in the final match with a very competitive Albion Academy team from San Diego and prevailed 4-1 for the championship.

"Our team showed great character, discipline and enthusiasm during this tournament," said coach Jasko Begovic. "Years of dedication, sacrifice, improvement and trusting in each other paid off. I am excited for them and where they are heading."




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